International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Atikun Thonnagith

Publications

• Review Article
  Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Medial Branch Blocks: A Technical Review
  Author(s): Atikun Thonnagith, Maria Francisca Elgueta, Pornpan Chalermkitpanit, De QH Tran and Roderick J FinlaysonAtikun Thonnagith, Maria Francisca Elgueta, Pornpan Chalermkitpanit, De QH Tran and Roderick J Finlayson
  
  Cervical medial branch blocks are commonly performed for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic neck pain and headaches. Although fluoroscopy constitutes the imaging standard for these procedures, recent evidence suggests that ultrasound guidance (USG) can provide similar accuracy coupled with shorter performance times. Moreover the ability to visualize soft tissue structures allows the operator to detect and avoid blood vessels, thus reducing complications related to vascular breach. In this review article, we discussed the technical considerations and evidence supporting the use of USG for cervical medial branch and third occipital nerve blocks... View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000329

  Abstract PDF

Relevant Topics